Arch Ceylon

20/03/2026

12/03/2026

Living Continuum – Malabe, Sri Lanka | By D S M A

Living Continuum by DSMA explores the seamless relationship between living and creative practice within a compact urban site. Designed as both a residence and a design studio, the project reflects a flexible architectural approach where daily life, work, and gathering coexist naturally.

Organized around a series of courtyards and open-to-sky spaces, the design brings natural light, ventilation, and greenery deep into the interior, creating a calm and climate-responsive environment. The architects also emphasize material honesty by incorporating reused and locally available materials, forming a simple yet resilient architectural language.

Through its adaptable spatial planning and thoughtful integration of nature, DSMA creates more than a house or studio—Living Continuum becomes a living framework that supports everyday life, creativity, and collaboration.

12/03/2026

05/03/2026

The arched timber window commonly seen in Sri Lankan walawwas originated from European colonial architectural influence, particularly introduced by the Portuguese Empire and later refined during the rule of the Dutch Empire. These colonial construction techniques, especially masonry arches and shuttered windows, were gradually adapted by local builders and integrated into traditional Sri Lankan manor houses, creating the distinctive architectural character seen in many historic walawwas today

05/03/2026

Bothale Pahala Walawwa, located in Bothale, Mirigama, Sri Lanka, is a historic manor house believed to be over 150 years old. Once owned by former Brigadier Jayawardana, the walawwa preserves a rich legacy through its collection of antique furniture and a pair of traditional carts estimated to be more than a century old. Reflecting the timeless character of Sri Lankan monsoon architecture, the residence features a beautiful internal courtyard that brings light, air, and rain into the heart of the home. Renovation work has recently begun under the ownership, with the hope that the restoration will carefully preserve the walawwa’s historic and cultural value for future generations.

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02/03/2026

Haritha Retreat, located in the dense urban setting of Pepiliyana, is a private residence designed to reflect the client’s personal needs while responding to its congested surroundings. Created for an extended family, the design centers around a lush, internal courtyard and pool, offering framed forest-like views that block out the external concrete landscape. The multi-level layout seamlessly connects spaces like the open-plan living and dining areas, double-height living room, minimalist bedrooms, and cozy recreational zones. Thoughtfully placed courtyards, balconies, and a green roof terrace enhance the sense of calm, while the landscape—designed with a rainforest concept—brings tranquility and harmony to everyday living

Haritha Retreat by Manoj Champika Chartered Architects

Architects: Manoj Champika Charted Architect
Area: 5200 ft²
Year: 2022
Photographs: Ganidu Balasuriya photography
Lead Architect: Manoj Champika
Main Contractors: Seram Builders
Category: Houses
Structural Engineer: Wasantha Chandrathilaka
Quantity Surveyor: Shafeek Mushin
Landscape Contractor: Ranitha
Country: Sri Lanka

01/03/2026

Perched at the highest point of a cinnamon estate in Ahangama, the Round House Estate Bungalow by Perera is a poetic dialogue between architecture and landscape.

Conceived as a circular forest clearing within 12 acres of dense plantation, the bungalow opens to breathtaking 360° views over surrounding paddy fields while quietly merging with its natural context. The inner edge is defined with intention, while the outer edge dissolves organically into the trees — allowing the structure to feel discovered rather than imposed.

Zoned into asymmetrical solids and voids, the spaces mimic the experience of walking through a forest: distant vistas framed by trunks and canopies, ever-changing perspectives from every angle. A central banyan tree anchors the clearing, envisioned to one day intertwine with the home’s timber columns — blurring the boundary between the built and the grown.

Crafted entirely in natural timber, the lightweight structure gently hovers above the land, preserving its contours and minimizing its footprint. Skylights filter sunlight like a forest canopy, casting shifting pools of light that animate the interiors throughout the day.

Here, architecture doesn’t dominate the landscape — it belongs to it. 🌿

Architects: Narein Perera
Area: 450 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs:Willem Keuppens, Patrick Latham, Fiona Walker-Arnott
Lead Architects: Narein Perera
Category: Hospitality Architecture
Design Team: Lahiru Wimalarathne, Isuru Wijesuriya, Keerthi Ratnayake, Sunanda Gnanasiri, Shashikala Ranasinghe
General Contractor: Saman Gamage
City: Ahangama
Country: Sri Lanka

28/02/2026

Building a home isn't just about bricks and mortar; it's about crafting a space where memories are made and hearts are nurtured. 🏡💖

Architect : Urbanarc Architectural Consultants
Photography By - Amila Rathnayake Photography

26/02/2026

“In Tune with the Forest” — A Luxury Residence in Kandy

A tranquil escape nestled beside a forest, this L-shaped home harmonizes architecture and nature through open, light-filled spaces, timber and stone finishes, and seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors. Long decks overlook the forest canopy, creating a serene living experience deeply connected to its lush surroundings.

Principal Architect - RAPA Chartered Architects
Total Floor Area - 6000.00 SqFt
Land Extend - 30 Perches
Quantity Surveying - Maduka Isuru De Zoysa
Main Contractor - Wasantha Kumara
Furniture Design & Manufacturing - INSCAPE
Design concepts (Nishan)
Photography - Ganidu Balasuriya photography

24/02/2026

Guest Villa | The Bloom Saffron, Negombo
Designed by Lalith Gunadasa Architects

A once cluttered 1990s residence on Minuwangoda Road is thoughtfully transformed into a tropical modern guest villa, blending Sri Lankan vernacular inspiration with serene contemporary living. Without major structural changes, the 3,580 SqFt home evolves into a 4,640 SqFt oasis—featuring a light-filled courtyard, five intimate guest rooms, lush gardens, and an ocean-green pool terrace. Warm yellows and cool greens harmonize to create a tranquil yet vibrant retreat where indoor and outdoor spaces flow as one.